Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announce that on August 31, 2024, at approximately 2:47 a.m., officers from
the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Auburn Street and Ellison Street
in Paterson in response to a ShotSpotter activation. Upon their arrival, officers discovered a 41-
year-old male from Paterson with gunshot wounds lying face down. The victim was transported
to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes
available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this
incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact
the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.
